Tour de Marco, 2013

Melissa and Mark Burger from Lake Mary, Fla., study the route map Sunday for Marco Island’s 3rd Tour De Marco. The couple rode the 30-mile distance for a chance to get a better view of the area. Cheryl Ferrara/Eagle Correspondent

Oliver Herrington, 7, waits for the start of the 15-mile ride Sunday for Marco Island’s 3rd Tour De Marco. The tour began at the Greater Marco Family YMCA, a co-sponsor and beneficiary of the event. Cheryl Ferrara/Eagle Correspondent

Members of Marco Island's YMCA and Tour de Marco volunteers gather for a photo prior to registering participants in the 3rd Tour de Marco held on Sunday, April 14. The tour of Marco Island, Key Marco and Goodland featured cycling routes of 5, 15 and 30 miles long. Cheryl Ferrara/Eagle Correspondent

Steve Quayle from Australia waves as he takes off from the Greater Marco Family YMCA Sunday to participate in a 30-mile ride as part of the 3rd Tour De Marco. Cheryl Ferrara/Eagle Correspondent

Jen Bristow takes riding in Sunday’s Tour de Marco seriously, saying she plans to break out when allowed and push herself. She is honing her skills to compete in an Ironman Triathlon this September. Cheryl Ferrara/Eagle Correspondent

Kaliyah Gutievrez, 8, strikes out in the center of the pack Sunday to participate in the 5-mile distance of Marco Island’s 3rd Tour De Marco. Cheryl Ferrara/Eagle Correspondent

These three riders appear to be drafting each other as they approach the corner of S. Collier Boulevard and Winterberry Drive Sunday on their way to complete a 30-mile route around Marco Island, Key Marco and Goodland. The ride was part of the island’s 3rd Tour De Marco. Cheryl Ferrara/Eagle Correspondent

More than 180 riders took to Marco Island’s streets Sunday to participate in the 3rd Tour De Marco. The event was sponsored by the city’s Bike Pathways Committee in partnership with the Greater Marco Family YMCA and 31 area businesses. Cheryl Ferrara/Eagle Correspondent